What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager-NPI position at AGS LLC?
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering & Product Lifecycle Management
- Lead and direct the Manufacturing Engineering team, setting priorities and aligning efforts with operational goals.
- Manage the Engineering Change process, ensuring efficient execution and cross-functional coordination.
- Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve product quality and ease of assembly.
- Collaborate with the product configurator team to support new product introductions or to meet new customer requirements.
- Control part number, work center, routing, and BOM creation in the ERP system.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to ensure smooth production.
- Oversee document control and release processes, ensuring accessibility for internal teams and suppliers.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Design Transfer
- Lead the design transfer process from R&D to Operations, ensuring seamless integration into production.
- Oversee development builds, identifying process refinements and required design changes for manufacturability.
- Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Product Management to ensure adherence to cost targets for mass production.
- Support ongoing cost reduction efforts, optimizing processes and design while meeting product requirements.
- Ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, and configurability.
- Work with Operations, Quality, and Service teams to develop process and training documentation.
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
- Identify and lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Implement process standardization and optimization for assembly, serviceability, and engineering workflows.
- Mentor and train employees, fostering a high-performing, cross-trained engineering team.
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly engineering, with expertise in NPI, PLM, and engineering change management.
- Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, including sheet metal, plastics, and electronics manufacturing, is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation, ERP systems, CAD, and BOM management.
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects and collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of 4-5 individual contributors, including remote team members.
- Demonstrated independent thinking, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to make well-informed decisions.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- High self-motivation with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, even across remote teams.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and work environments, maintaining focus on achieving objectives and continuous improvement.
Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen
- Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
AGS is an equal opportunity employer
